Category Archives: Bhutan and India

Peace

Posted on October 25, 2011 by debbie

We left Kolkata in relative calm. It was 6:30 when we left in our 6:45 cab. That shouldn’t have been a surprise as we received our 6:oo breakfast at 4:15. The young fellow didn’t speak English too well so details … Continue reading →

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Here fishie fishie fishie

Posted on October 25, 2011 by debbie

We woke up to a thunderous rain storm. The tin roof on our Bamboo Cabin didn’t help either. The thunder seemed to roll across the water forever. mmmm Is diving on or off today? Turns out, it was on. Off … Continue reading →

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Dongee

Posted on October 25, 2011 by debbie

Dongee.It is the water craft that we are riding in towards our first dive site. It is not for the faint of heart! Andaman Bubbles is so far a good operation. The only slightly sketchy aspect is the boat. It … Continue reading →

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Cough, Choke, Gag and More Fish

Posted on October 26, 2011 by murray

Another day on the dongee and with the amount of diesel we are inhaling we might as well be breathing Kolkata air. This end of India is pretty much unpolluted but we have found a way to maintain our carbon … Continue reading →

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More Diving and India

Posted on October 26, 2011 by murray

Hard dives today, this is no place for the faint of heart. The swells are big and sometimes the currents are strong. The surface, getting in and out, is very difficult. Once under the water, it is somewhat easier. Still … Continue reading →

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Andaman Transport

Posted on October 26, 2011 by murray

Over the last couple of days we have learned a lot about how to get around on Havelock Island. The only mode of transportation commonly mentioned on the internet is the auto rickshaws that ply the main routes looking for … Continue reading →

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Last Day on Havelock

Posted on October 29, 2011 by debbie

Today was our last day of diving here on the Andaman Islands.  Both Murray and I are glad that we came here. The diving has been excellent; the area is relatively untouched by both divers and fishermen.  That means there … Continue reading →

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Port Blair

Posted on October 29, 2011 by debbie

Up early with the sun, packed, ate crackers and PB for breaky and we were off to the ferry. Had an auto rickshaw pre-booked to take us from the hotel to the ferry – why is it they always show … Continue reading →

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India by the Numbers

Posted on October 30, 2011 by debbie

22 dogs in Chowrasta Square, Darjeeling at the same time while we took a break there 98 steps up from street level to our room in the Dekeling Hotel, Darjeeling Rs 25 for a 2 litre bottle of water (55 … Continue reading →

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A Continuous Journey Home

Posted on October 30, 2011 by debbie

FRIDAY….Turned on the TV in the room, in Port Blair, this morning and found game 6 of the World Series.  We both were sitting on the edge of our seats watching the intense game. The game had just tied up … Continue reading →

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